FMC Food Pantry
Supporting the Health of Our Community Through Food
The Family Medicine Center (FMC) Food Pantry opened in 2017 in response to a survey of more than 2,000 patients that revealed high levels of food insecurity. Thanks to the generosity of donors, our on-site pantry provides free, nutritious food to individuals and families in need. By integrating food access with health care services, patients can receive both essential medical care and nourishment—all in a single visit.
A Client-Choice Model
Our pantry operates on a client-choice model, empowering individuals to select the foods that best meet their needs, including dietary restrictions for themselves and their family members. The pantry is open to all Larimer County residents in need of food assistance.
Fresh Food for a Healthier Community
Through a unique partnership with UCHealth and the Food Bank for Larimer County, the FMC Food Pantry connects nutrition to overall health and well-being.
With your generosity, we provide a variety of fresh and shelf-stable foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, proteins, and canned and packaged staples like beans, pasta, and peanut butter.
In 2024, the FMC Food Pantry served our fort collins community through:
425,300+
pounds of food distributed
3,100+
households supported
18,750+
Food Pantry visits
It takes a community to nourish our community
This department relies on generous donors to provide essential food for individuals and families across northern Colorado. A recurring gift of just $5 can supply 63 gallons of local milk or more than 330 pounds of fresh, nutritious food—helping ensure no family goes without. Thank you for supporting the FMC Food Pantry.
UCHealth Employee Giving
For employees, UCHealth always matches 50% of every $1 you give to UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation, extending the reach of your generosity.
SUPPORTING HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
To make a contribution via a payroll deduction, visit the UCHealth Employee Giving website and select Northern Colorado Foundation with your donation. Please select “FMC Food Pantry” as the designation for your donation. Step-by-step instructions on making your payroll deduction are included below.
SETTING UP YOUR PAYROLL DONATION
- Visit our Employee Giving page via StratusLive to begin your donation
- Sign in using your UCHealth employee email address and password
- Select Northern Colorado Foundation
- Click the “GIVE TOGETHER” button
- Select “Make a new one-time, recurring or PTO Gift” under gift options and continue
- Select your payment method and gift amount
- Select your desired fund
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to continue and complete your gift
Access the pantry
The pantry operates on a walk-in basis and is staffed by UCHealth employees, volunteers, and CSU interns. For food donations, fresh produce and non-perishable items are accepted on-site during operational hours. For pantry hours, location details, or to get involved, visit the link below.